I am wanting to dabble in making my own soap. Actually, my husband left today for a business trip and is encouraging me to try making a batch while he's gone to pass the time. He's excited for me to make candles too =)Anyway, I know there's a million different ways to make soap.

What are your preferred kinds to make (if you do) and why do you prefer making those?

What are you preferred kind to use/receive?

I live in Idaho so I'm wanting something that won't be too harsh on skin since it's already cold and we have really dry air.Thanks!

I wish I could help you with the different kinds, but can share what I prefer. I also live in Idaho, SE Idaho to be exact. I did try my hand at making bar soap, but found it wasn't working for me and my family (but I haven't given up yet). I now make liquid soap. Had some great success with laundry and dish soap. Did a shampoo once, turned out to be a better body wash than a shampoo. Now I'm working on making my own shaving soap and shampoo bars (post coming up on those subjects).

Does anyone have any tried and true recipes that they would be willing to let me try? You coudl either pm them to me or post them here. I have never made soaps before but I'm wanting to make a bar soap that will be gently on skin since we live in an area with very dry air.

Lisa Maliga has been writing ever since she learned how to put crayon to paper back in kindergarten. Since then, she has learned to type and uses a laptop, citing it as way more convenient. She still makes and uses her own soapy creations and bath & body products. Late at night she bakes.